EP3529537A1 - Verbesserungen an ausgabesystemen von heissem, temperiertem und kaltem wasser - Google Patents
Verbesserungen an ausgabesystemen von heissem, temperiertem und kaltem wasserInfo
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- EP3529537A1 EP3529537A1 EP17861736.1A EP17861736A EP3529537A1 EP 3529537 A1 EP3529537 A1 EP 3529537A1 EP 17861736 A EP17861736 A EP 17861736A EP 3529537 A1 EP3529537 A1 EP 3529537A1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
- F24D17/00—Domestic hot-water supply systems
- F24D17/0073—Arrangements for preventing the occurrence or proliferation of microorganisms in the water
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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- F24D17/00—Domestic hot-water supply systems
- F24D17/0078—Recirculation systems
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24D—DOMESTIC- OR SPACE-HEATING SYSTEMS, e.g. CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEMS; DOMESTIC HOT-WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS; ELEMENTS OR COMPONENTS THEREFOR
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- G05—CONTROLLING; REGULATING
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to hot water systems for providing hot, tempered and cold water in residential and commercial facilities.
- a tempered hot water delivery system configured to prevent or reduce colonisation of Legionella bacteria in tempered water delivered from the system to one or more outlets in a facility, the system comprising:
- a thermostatic mixing valve comprising;
- a hot water inlet for connection to a supply of hot water at a temperature of at least 60°C
- a cold water inlet for connection to a supply of cold water
- a tempered water outlet for supplying tempered water obtained from mixing the supplied hot water and cold water to provide tempered water at a temperature of between 36°C to about 53°C to at least one tempered water outlet of a facility
- a recirculating inlet for connection to a recirculating water line circuit
- a recirculating water line circuit comprising a circulating return line connected to a circulating return outlet from the facility and to a water inlet feed line for connection to an inlet of a water heater and storage tank for providing the supply of hot water, the recirculating water line circuit further comprising a thermostatic element configured to introduce hot water to the
- a hot or cold water storage tank comprising:
- a water storage tank for storing heated or cooled water
- each heat transfer pipe(s) comprising an inlet and an outlet accessible externally from the water storage tank and defining a heated or cooled water path between the inlet and the outlet, wherein heat transfer occurs from heated water in the heat transfer pipe(s) to water in the storage tank or from water in the storage tank to chilled water in the heat transfer pipe(s) and wherein each inlet and outlet comprise an inlet and outlet aperture, respectively, said apertures configured so that heated or chilled water in the heat transfer pipe(s) is in fluid communication with water in the tank.
- a hot, tempered and sanitised cold water delivery system configured to prevent or reduce colonisation of Legionella bacteria in hot, tempered and cold water delivered from the system to one or more hot, tempered or cold water outlets in a facility
- the system comprising a thermostatic mixing valve, a heat exchanger, a cold water storage tank and a hot water storage tank for storing water at a temperature of at least 60°C, the heat exchanger comprising:
- a cold water inlet for connection to a continuous supply of municipal cold water, a warmed water outlet for connection to an inlet of the hot water storage tank and a first fluid path between the cold water inlet and the warmed water outlet;
- a hot water inlet for connection to an outlet of the hot water storage tank, a cooled water outlet for connection to an inlet of the cold water storage tank and a second fluid path between the hot water inlet and the cooled water outlet;
- the first fluid path and the second fluid path configured to effect heat exchange between water flowing through each path
- thermostatic mixing valve comprising:
- a hot water inlet for connection to an outlet of the hot water storage tank
- a tempered water outlet for supplying tempered water obtained from mixing the supplied hot water and cold water to provide tempered water at a temperature of between 36°C to about 53°C to at least one tempered water outlet of a facility.
- the cold water outlet from the cold water storage tank is also configured for connection to cold water sanitary fixtures in the facility.
- a facility can have a hot water supply, tempered water supply and cold water supply in which all water has previously been thermally sanitised.
- the thermostatic mixing valve 12 comprises the tempered hot water delivery system of the first aspect.
- the hot water storage tank is a hot water storage tank of the first aspect.
- the cold water storage tank is a cold water storage tank of the first aspect.
- the hot water storage tank and cold water storage tank are in fluid connection with a heat pump system configured to cool water entering the cold water storage tank and to heat water entering the hot water storage tank.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the tempered water delivery system of the first aspect
- Figure 2 shows a part cross sectional top view (left) and a part cross sectional side view of an embodiment of the hot or cold water storage tank of the second aspect;
- Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the hot, tempered and sanitised cold water delivery system of the third aspect
- Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the hot, tempered and sanitised cold water delivery system of the third aspect
- Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a heat pump system for use with the hot and cold water storage tanks of Figures 2 to 4;
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a heat pump system for use with the hot and cold water storage tanks of Figures 2 to 4.
- the present disclosure arises from the inventor's research into systems for delivering hot, tempered and/or cold water whilst preventing or minimising the risk of Legionella colonisation in the water.
- hot water means water at a temperature of 60°C or above.
- warm water means water heated from ambient to about 45°C.
- tempered water means blended hot and cold (i.e. about 20°C) water.
- TMV thermostatic mixing valve
- FIG. 1 shows a tempered water delivery system 10 configured to prevent or reduce colonisation of Legionella bacteria in tempered water delivered from the system to one or more outlets in a facility.
- the system comprises a thermostatic mixing valve 12.
- the thermostatic mixing valve 12 comprises a hot water inlet 14 for connection to a supply 16 of hot water at a temperature of at least 60°C.
- the thermostatic mixing valve 12 also has a cold water inlet 18 for connection to a supply 20 of cold water.
- the thermostatic mixing valve 12 also has a tempered water outlet 22 for supplying tempered water at a temperature of from about 36°C to about 53°C obtained from mixing the supplied hot water and cold water to at least one tempered water outlet of a facility 24.
- the thermostatic mixing valve 12 also has a recirculating inlet 26 for connection to a recirculating water line circuit 28.
- the tempered water delivery system 10 includes a recirculating water line circuit 28 comprising a circulating return line 30 connected to a circulating return outlet from the facility 24 and to a water inlet feed line 32 for connection to an inlet of a hot water storage tank (not shown) for providing the supply of hot water.
- the recirculating water line circuit 28 further comprises a thermostatic element 34 configured to introduce hot water to the recirculating water line circuit 28 to maintain the temperature of water in the recirculating water line circuit during periods of little or no draw-off.
- the tempered water delivery system 10 shown in Figure 1 provides the best possible risk reduction where existing warm water systems are being upgraded, and the existing pipework and fixtures are being retained. Previously, systems may not have heated water above delivery temperature (circa 45°C).
- the tempered water delivery system 10 stores water at temperatures in excess of 60°C (thus thermally sanitising it), and delivers water at an adjustable range of from about 36°C to about 53°C.
- Tempering is achieved utilising the thermostatic mixing valve 12, which incorporates a unique fourth port allowing circulating water to return to the loop.
- the thermostatic element 34 maintains loop temperature during periods of little or no draw-off.
- the thermostatic element 34 constantly introduces hot water to the loop via the hot tank (not shown) through inlet 32, and respectively into connection 14 and out of connection 22. In effect, this ensures the entire volume of the loop is eventually returned to tank over a short period of time (dependent on amount of thermal loss), thus thermally sanitising the loop.
- Manufacture and assembly of the tempered water delivery system 10 and the thermostatic mixing valve 12 can be carried out using standard components and techniques known to the person skilled in the art. For example, inlets and outlets 14, 18, 22 and 26 using suitable unions and nipples. Check valves may be positioned adjacent each inlet and outlet.
- the TMV may be adapted from a commercially available TMV by forming a fourth port for the recirculating inlet 26. Valves, bushes, washers, elbows, unions, nipples, adapters, etc can be used as appropriate.
- the circulating return line 30 can be formed from any suitable pipe including copper, stainless and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX or XLPE) pipes.
- FIG. 2 shows a hot or cold water storage tank 100.
- the hot or cold water storage tank 100 comprises an insulated water storage tank 102 for storing heated or cooled water.
- One or more heat transfer pipe(s) 104 are located within the water storage tank 102. In the illustrated embodiment there is one single coiled heat transfer pipe. However it is contemplated that any number of heat transfer pipes could be located in the tank 102.
- Each heat transfer pipe 104 comprises an inlet (or outlet) 106 and an outlet (or inlet) 108 accessible externally from the water storage tank 102 and defining a heated or cooled water path between the inlet 106 and the outlet 108.
- Heat transfer occurs from heated water in the heat transfer pipe(s) 104 to water in the storage tank 102 or from chilled water in the heat transfer pipe(s) 104 to water in the storage tank 102.
- Each inlet 106 and outlet 108 has an inlet and outlet aperture 1 10 and 1 12, respectively.
- the apertures 1 10 and 1 12 are configured so that heated or chilled water in the heat transfer pipe(s) 104 is in fluid communication with water in the tank 102.
- Apertures 1 10 and 1 12 may be drilled in the end of a monoblock spigot where the heat transfer pipe 104 may be welded, or in the side of a cylindrical pipe fitting where the heat transfer pipe 104 is welded in the end.
- the inlet and outlet apertures 1 10 and 1 12 ensure potable water within the heat transfer pipe(s) 104 is at the same mains pressure as the potable water within the water storage tank 102. Additionally, the inlet and outlet apertures 1 10 and 1 12 remove the need for complex air bleed systems, as any air can be expelled via outlets downstream from the water storage tank. Circulating volumes of potable water through the heat transfer pipe(s) 104 also cannot de-stratify the potable water within the water storage tank 102, due to the size of the apertures.
- the size of the apertures 1 10 and 1 12 may vary, depending on storage tank 102 volume, and heat transfer pipe 104 diameter. Generally, the apertures 1 10 and 1 12 can be from about 3mm in diameter to about 8mm in diameter.
- the desirable outcome of the hot or cold water storage tank 100 of the present disclosure is the outlet temperature of the potable water from the tank 102 is much more stable and will remain at temperatures high enough for thermal sanitation.
- the hot or cold water storage tank 100 can be formed using any suitable material.
- the tank 100 can be any suitable size depending on the application, such as (but not limited to) 600L, 800L, and 1000L.
- the tank 100 may comprise an inner tank that is duplex and an outer shell.
- the tank and shell may be formed from an appropriate metal, such as stainless steel (e.g. SUS304).
- the heat transfer pipe 104 may be formed from a material suitable for heat transfer, such as stainless steel (e.g. SUS316L).
- Inlets, outlets, vents, etc on the tank 100 may be formed from standard fittings.
- the tank may be thermally insulated using suitable insulating material as is known in the art.
- One or more temperature sensors may be positioned within the tank to monitor water temperature in the tank.
- the tank 100 may also have a heating element, such as a 3 kW heating element to assist in heating water in the tank 100 and/or maintaining the temperature of water in the tank 100.
- FIG. 3 A third aspect of the present disclosure is shown in Figures 3 and 4.
- the embodiment shown in Figures 3 and 4 has all of the features 12 to 34 of the tempered hot water delivery system shown in Figure 1.
- the thermostatic mixing valve 12 of the system shown in Figures 3 and 4 may be a commercially available TMV having hot and cold water inlets and a tempered water outlet.
- the system shown in Figure 3 includes an inbuilt heat exchanger 36.
- the hot, tempered and cold water delivery system 10 shown in Figure 3 comprises the heat exchanger 36, a cold water storage tank 38 and a hot water storage tank 40.
- the cold water storage tank 38 and hot water storage tank 40 may be the hot or cold water storage tank shown in Figure 2.
- the cold water storage tank 38 and hot water storage tank 40 could take any other form, including commercially available hot water storage tanks 40 comprising a heating element and cold water storage tanks 38 comprising a cooling element.
- the heat exchanger 36 comprises a cold water inlet 42 for connection to a supply of municipal cold water 20, a warmed water outlet 44 for connection to an inlet of the hot water storage tank 40, and a first fluid path 46 between the cold water inlet 42 and warmed water outlet 44.
- the heat exchanger 36 also comprises a hot water inlet 48 for connection to an outlet of the hot water storage tank 40, a cooled water outlet 50 for connection to an inlet of the cold water storage tank 38 and a second fluid path 52 between the hot water inlet 48 and the cooled water outlet 50.
- the first fluid path 46 and second fluid path 52 are configured to effect heat exchange between water flowing through each path.
- a cold water outlet from the cold water storage tank 38 is connected with the cold water inlet 18 of the thermostatic mixing valve 12.
- the heat exchanger 36 passes the supply of cold water 20 and hot water from the hot water storage tank 40 past each other to preheat the incoming water to the hot water storage tank 40, and precool the incoming water to the cold water storage tank 38.
- the cold water storage tank 38 comprises one or more internal heat exchange pipe(s) through which chilled water passes so as to cool the water in the cold water storage tank 38.
- the chilled water for passing through the heat exchange pipe(s) may be produced by a heat pump.
- the heat exchange pipes may be in the form of a coil.
- cold water in the cold water storage tank 38 may be cooled to between 5°C and 20°C via the heat exchange pipe(s).
- the hot water storage tank 40 comprises one or more internal heat exchange pipe(s) through which heated water passes so as to heat the water in the hot water storage tank 40.
- the heated water for passing through the heat exchange pipe(s) may be produced by a heat pump.
- the heat exchange pipes may be in the form of a coil.
- hot water in the hot water storage tank 40 may be heated to a minimum of 60°C via the heat exchange pipe(s).
- a single heat pump is used to produce the chilled water and the heated water for passing through the respective heat exchange pipe(s).
- FIG. 4 A third embodiment is shown in Figure 4.
- the embodiment shown in Figure 4 has all of the features 12 to 52 of the embodiment shown in Figure 3.
- Figure 4 shows a further embodiment in which the cold water outlet from the cold water storage tank 38 is also configured for connection to cold water sanitary fixtures 54 in the facility 24.
- the facility 24 can have a hot water supply, tempered water supply and cold water supply in which all water has previously been thermally sanitised by heating to at least 60°C.
- the tempered water delivery system 10 shown in Figure 4 provides Legionella free hot, tempered and cold water to sanitary fixtures and Legionella free water can be delivered to both sides of shower breaches, vanity suites and baths, reducing the risk of Legionella colonisation to almost zero.
- Manufacture and assembly of the hot, tempered and cold water delivery system 10 of the third aspect can be carried out using standard components and techniques known to the person skilled in the art.
- inlets and outlets 42, 44, 48, and 50 using suitable unions and nipples.
- Check valves may be positioned adjacent each inlet and outlet.
- the TMV may be adapted a commercially available TMV or it may be the thermostatic mixing valve 12 of the first aspect. Valves, bushes, washers, elbows, unions, nipples, adapters, etc can be used as appropriate.
- the lines connecting components of the system can be formed from any suitable pipe including copper, stainless and cross-linked polyethylene (PEX or XLPE) pipes.
- PEX or XLPE cross-linked polyethylene
- Exemplary heat pump systems for use with the hot and cold water storage tank 100 of the second aspect and the hot, tempered and cold water delivery system of the third aspect are shown in Figures 5 and 6. It will be appreciated that the heat pump systems shown in Figures 5 and 6 are exemplary and it is contemplated that any suitable heat pump system could be used.
- Figure 5 shows a heat pump system, which comprises a traditional refrigeration system comprising a compressor 200, a condenser 202 in the form of a refrigerant to water heat exchanger, an evaporator 204 in the form of a refrigerant to water heat exchanger and a thermostatic expansion valve and/or orifice (not shown).
- a traditional refrigeration system comprising a compressor 200, a condenser 202 in the form of a refrigerant to water heat exchanger, an evaporator 204 in the form of a refrigerant to water heat exchanger and a thermostatic expansion valve and/or orifice (not shown).
- the refrigeration system is capable of providing high temperatures which enable heat exchange to provide water outlet temperatures from heat exchanger (condenser side) of up to 95°C. This will revert back to compressor exhaust temperatures of at least 105°C.
- Refrigerants used may be currently existing chlorinated fluorocarbons, hydrocarbons or C0 2 , notwithstanding future developments in refrigerant technology.
- a circulating pump 206 circulates water through hot water circulating pipework 207. This water is in fluid connection within storage tank 100.
- the circulating pump 206 normally circulates water through the storage tank when electromechanically operated isolating valve 212 is closed, and electromechanically operated isolating valve 213 is open.
- electromechanically operated isolating valve 212 is opened and electromechanically operated isolating valve 213 is closed, the circulating pump circulates water through a water to air fan coil 210.
- an electromechanically operated three way isolating valve can be installed at tee junction 216 to perform the same task.
- a third option is also utilised as illustrated in Figure 6.
- a circulating pump 206 circulates water through hot water circulating pipework 207.
- the circulating pump 206 normally circulates water through the heat exchanger pipework and heat exchanger coils and through the three way valve A-B (port C is closed).
- flow path becomes B-C (port A is closed), and water is circulated via the heat exchanger coils then the water to air fan coil 210 and dumped to atmosphere.
- a circulating pump 208 circulates water through cold water circulating pipework 209. This water is in fluid connection within storage tank 100.
- the circulating pump 208 normally circulates water through the storage tank when electromechanically operated isolating valve 215 is open, and
- electromechanically operated isolating valve 214 is closed.
- electromechanically operated isolating valve 215 is closed and electromechanically operated isolating valve 214 is open, the circulating pump circulates water through a water to air fan coil 210.
- an electromechanically operated three way isolating valve can be installed at tee junction 218 to perform the same task.
- a third option is also utilised as illustrated in Figure 6.
- a circulating pump 208 circulates water through cold water circulating pipework 209. This water is in fluid connection within storage tank 100.
- the circulating pump 206 normally circulates water through the heat exchanger pipework and heat exchanger coils and through the three way valve A-B (port C is closed).
- flow path becomes B-C port A is closed)
- water is circulated via the heat exchanger coils then the water to air fan coil 210 and dumped to atmosphere.
- Circulating pump 206 is a variable speed pump controlled by a pulse width modulator (PWM) or similar technology to provide a constant outlet temperature (OT) 220 from the condensing heat exchanger 202 depending on required storage temperatures.
- PWM pulse width modulator
- OT constant outlet temperature
- the outlet temperature may need to be, say, 65°C so thermal dynamics can allow return temperature (RT) to achieve set point (STP) temperature.
- RT return temperature
- a proportioning valve can be used as an alternative to circulating pump 206 to provide constant outlet temperature.
- Circulating pump 208 is a variable speed pump controlled by a pulse width modulator (PWM) or similar technology to provide a constant outlet temperature (OT) 223 from the evaporating heat exchanger 204 depending on required storage temperatures.
- PWM pulse width modulator
- OT constant outlet temperature
- the outlet temperature may need to be, say, 15°C so thermal dynamics can allow return temperature (RT) to achieve set point (STP) temperature.
- RT return temperature
- a proportioning valve can be used as an alternative to circulating pump 208 to provide constant outlet temperature.
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